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    PRESS RELEASE
    Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
    H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
    Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
    138 East 39th Street
    New York, NY 10016
    Tel: 212-689-7810
    Fax: 212-689-7168
    Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/




    August 5, 2010
    40th DAY REQUIEM SERVICE
    FOR HAROUTUNE KESHISHIAN

    By order of the Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan, all
    Prelacy churches will offer 40th day requiem services for the soul of
    Haroutune Keshishian, father of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the
    Great House of Cilicia, this Sunday, August 8.
    We pray that Almighty and Benevolent God will grant peace and
    tranquility to the soul of Haroutune Keshishian.
    PRELATE WILL TRAVEL TO CAMP HAIASTAN
    Archbishop Oshagan will preside over the annual picnic sponsored by
    Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island, which will take
    place at Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, this Sunday, August
    8, beginning at noon until 6 pm.
    His Eminence will preside over the Blessing of the Grapes and
    Blessing of Madagh with the participation of clergy from New England
    area parishes. The ceremony will begin at 4 pm.

    DATEV IMPRESSIONS.
    We continue this week with more impressions from students who attended
    the 2010 St. Gregory of Datev Summer Institute. An article about this
    years Datev Institute and photographs are on the Prelacy web page
    (www.armenianprelacy.org).

    This was my fourth year at Datev; each year I come back it got better
    and better. I meet new people every time. The classes and general
    sessions this year were all very interesting and caused me to think
    more about myself as a person both physical and spiritual. The
    activities this year were also fun. During the retreat there was a
    soccer game that many of the participants played in, and on Wednesday
    the entire institute went canoeing. We have morning and evening
    services every day along with Badarak on Sundays. I like seeing the
    complete Badarak during Datev because I usually dont see it as much
    during the year. Compared to other years I have attended Datev, I
    think that this year was one of the best. Everyone was friendly to
    each other and I learned a lot.
    Jason Pjojian, 4th year

    My first year as a post graduate at the Datev Institute was
    great. Datev is a place where you can relax, have fun, and most
    importantly, learn about our Christian faith. At Datev you meet many
    new people and experience amazing fellowship. The week is well
    organized and structured so that there is not one minute of
    dullness. The worship services in the mornings and evenings are
    beautiful. I am definitely looking forward to returning next year.
    Levon Zobian, PostGrad

    I knew a lot of people from previous years and met new friends that
    were at the Datev Institute for the first time. Im really looking
    forward to next years Datev.
    Antranig Gharibian, 3rd year

    I learned a lot and I had a great time. I cant wait until next years
    Datev.
    Daniel Megerian, 1st year


    LINKED IN WEEKEND IN OCTOBER
    The Prelacys annual LinkedIn gathering has become a popular
    educational and social weekend for young professionals and college
    students. Beginning Friday evening and continuing to Sunday, the
    weekend provides education through informative and thought-provoking
    lectures, spiritual enrichment through Bible studies, meditations, and
    liturgical services, and bonding with peers through discussion groups
    and fellowship hours.
    This years gathering will take place October 8-10 at the Holy
    Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard in Charlton, Massachusetts. The general
    theme for 2010 is The Multi-
    Dimensional Aspects of Relationships.
    For details about the weekend program and registration form click here
    (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8512119572/2998808/97208251/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/index.php/departments/arec/linked-in
    ).
    BIBLE READING
    Bible readings for Sunday, August 8, Fifth Sunday of Transfiguration
    (Eve of the Fast of the Assumption, are: Isaiah 7:1-9; 1 Corinthians
    13:11-14:5; Mark 2:1-12.
    When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a
    child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end
    to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will
    see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully,
    even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide,
    these three; and the greatest of these is love.
    Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts, and especially
    that you may prophesy. For those who speak in a tongue do not speak to
    other people but to God; for nobody understands them, since they are
    speaking mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, those who
    prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement
    and consolation. Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but
    those who prophesy build up the church. Now I would like all of you to
    speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is
    greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so
    that the church may be built up. (1 Corinthians 13:11-14:5)
    For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8512119572/2998808/97208252/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2010dbr-8.pdf
    ).

    TWO HUNDRED HOLY FATHERS OF THE
    ECUMENICAL COUNCIL OF EPHESUS
    This Saturday, August 7, the Armenian Church commemorates the 200 Holy
    Fathers of the Council of Ephesus (431 AD). Ephesus, the third general
    council, was convened upon the order of Emperor Theodosius II to
    settle the Nestorian heresy. A large number of high-ranking church
    leaders attended, headed by Patriarch Cyril of Alexandria. The
    principle decision of the Council was the condemnation of
    Nestorius. The Council excommunicated Nestorius and condemned the
    heresy, affirmed the Nicene Creed, and approved the title of Theotokos
    (God-bearer) for the Virgin Mary.
    The Armenian Church accepted the canons and decisions of the
    Council and designated a day in the liturgical calendar on the
    Saturday of the Paregentan of the Assumption. The Armenian Church
    recognizes the first three councils: Nicaea (325); Constantinople
    (381); and Ephesus (431), with special days in the liturgical calendar
    for all three.
    Ephesus was an ancient Greek city and later the chief city of
    the Roman province of Asia at the crossroads of the coastal route
    between Smyrna and Cyzicus. The Temple of Ardemis in the city was one
    of the great wonders of the ancient world. St. Paul took Christianity
    to Ephesus (Acts 18:18-19). He stayed there for two years during his
    third missionary journey.
    Ephesus is one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the
    Book of Revelation. In Chapter 2 Jesus praises the people of Ephesus
    for their perseverance and hard work, however admonishes them for
    forgetting their first love. Their Christianity had become a faithful
    ritual but not a relationship of love to the Lord.
    Ephesus, now located in Turkey in the province of Izmir, is a
    popular international tourist attraction.
    PAREGENTAN OF THE FAST OF THE
    ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
    This Sunday, August 8, is the Paregentan or Eve of the Fast of the
    Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. This is a five-day period of
    fasting (Monday to Friday) that precedes the Feast of the Assumption
    of the Holy Mother which is the following Sunday.
    Paregentan, which literally means good living, is a day of
    enjoyment before the beginning of a fasting period.
    CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    August 8Annual picnic, Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode
    Island, at Camp Haiastan, 12 noon to 6 pm. Free games and pony rides
    for children. Armenian dinners and pastry available all day. Live
    music with Mike Gregian and ensemble. Madagh and Blessing of the
    Grapes at 4 pm with New England clergy. For information: 401-831-6399.
    August 14-15Armenian Fest/Grape Blessing, All Saints Armenian Church,
    Glenview, 1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, Illinois.

    August 15Badarak and annual picnic of St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
    Massachusetts, at Camp Haiastan, Franklin, Massachusetts (12 noon to 5
    pm). For information: 617-924-7562.

    August 15Annual picnic and blessing of grapes, Holy Trinity Church,
    Worcester, Massachusetts.

    August 15Luncheon hosted by Ladies Guild of St. Illuminators
    Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City, on the occasion of the
    Assumption of the Holy Mother of God and the Blessing of the
    Grapes. For information: 212-689-5880.

    August 15Annual picnic and blessing of grapes, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
    Ridgefield, New Jersey, at Dunkerhood Park, Pavillion D, Paramus, New
    Jersey. In case of rain, head to Sts. Vartanantz Church hall.

    August 15St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church,
    Granite City, Illinois, Annual Blessing of Grapes Picnic, St. Gregory
    Community Center, 12 noon to 4 pm. Blessing of Grapes begins at 2 pm.

    August 15Armenian American Night at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre,
    Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York. Free concert under the stars,
    featuring Zareh Kasbarian, Nora Armani, Ruthann Turekian, Yeraz Dance
    Ensemble and more. Bring your chairs, enjoy the program. Information:
    [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

    August 15St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Feast of the
    Assumption of St. Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Blessing of grapes and
    Madagh (Herisa). Celebrant V. Rev. Fr. Mesrob Sarkissian, member of
    the Brotherhood of the Great House of Cilicia. Morning service at 10
    am; Divine Liturgy at 10:45 am; Blessing of Grapes and Madagh
    following Badarak.

    August 22Annual picnic of St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville,
    Massachusetts. Beginning at 12 noon on the church grounds, following
    church services at 10 am. Delicious Armenian food and homemade baked
    goods. Live Armenian music by the John Berberian Ensemble. Dance
    performance by Siroun Dancers. Traditional Blessing of Grapes
    officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan, with participation of
    New England clergy.

    August 22Lecture at St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston,
    New York, Our Wild Queens. Representative of the New York State
    Department of Environmental Conservation will speak about local
    wildlife and lead hands-on family activities. Free admission, 1 pm
    following church services.

    August 29Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, Troy, New York,
    Blessing of Grapes picnic from 12 noon to 4 pm, on the church grou8nds
    at 255 Spring Avenue, Troy, New York 12180.

    September 122nd Annual Picnic-Festival in North Andover,
    Massachusetts, jointly sponsored by St. Gregory Armenian Church and
    St. Michael Parish, 12 noon to 6 pm. Main Street in front of both
    parishes will be closed to traffic. Featuring traditional delicious
    Armenian and American picnic food. American and Armenian music, games
    and activities.
    September 176th Annual Golf Outing, All Saints Armenian Church,
    Glenview, Illinois. For information: Armen Kholamian (847) 323-5452;
    Hagop Soulakian (847) 858-7685; Sevon Torosian (847) 722-3289.

    September 19Annual picnic of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York,
    on the church grounds. A relaxing, exciting, joyful, old fashioned
    picnic. Good food, best shish kebob, entertainment by FJ-Erevan,
    KidZone, special supervised activities for children starting at 1 pm.

    September 20St. Stephens Armenian School/ACEC 15TH Annual Golf Outing
    at Framingham Country Club. $170 includes golf, lunch, dinner and
    contests. For information: Astor at (781) 326-5764.

    September 26Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, Providence,
    Rhode Island, 70th anniversary of the church and Rev. Fr. Gomidas
    Baghsarians elevation to Archpriest, and 10th anniversary of service
    to Sts. Vartanantz. Archbishop Oshagan will celebrate the Divine
    Liturgy and preside over the celebratory banquet at Crowne Plaza,
    Warwick, Rhode Island. For information: Ramon Zorabedian,
    401-884-6626.

    September 27Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester,
    Massachusetts, 7th Annual Golf Outing at Sterling National Country
    Club, Sterling, Massachusetts. $140 per person includes golf, cart,
    breakfast, dinner and prizes. For information: Kap Kaprielian,
    [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 508-872-9629.

    October 350th anniversary celebration of Nareg Saturday Armenian
    School of Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, under the
    auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan and presided by His Grace
    Bishop Anoushavan.

    October 8-10The Eastern Prelacys Linked In workshop weekend for young
    adults at Holy Virgin Marys Spiritual Vineyard, Charlton,
    Massachusetts.

    November 767th anniversary, All Saints Armenian Church, Glenview,
    Illinois.
    Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
    site.

    To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
    add [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to
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    Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please
    credit Crossroads as the source.

    Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
    their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
    [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])




    From: A. Papazian
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